Indesit dishwasher error codes and faults Diagnostic fault finding

by / Monday, 04 April 2016 / Published in Dishwasher

Dishwasher Error codes

 

 

 

 

When your dishwasher doesn't work you normally get an error code, you may just think it has flashing lights but on most machines they mean something, these are called error codes and are designed in a way to help an engineer or you find the fault with the dishwasher. this article is on Indesit  which is made by the Merloni but as they make brands like Ariston, Creda, Hotpoint etc the fault codes may be similar. we have added a load of videos at the bottom to help you with your repairs when you work out the problem that you may have . please remember to support our site by shopping for your spare parts with us.

Indesit Dishwasher error codes

all models of Indesit dishwasher have different types of facial panel, whether you have free standing, slimline or integrated dishwasher the error codes may show in a different way, i have include some examples to give you a guideline and will explain more in the videos. You may be getting flashing lights giving you the fault code or it will be showing you the number in the digital display.

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Indesit diswasher error codes

F01

Indesit Dishwasher Error code

Anti-flood sensor fault

Issue: The LED lights on your dishwasher are displaying in the following sequence

  • LED 1: ON
  • LED 2: OFF
  • LED 3: OFF
  • LED 4: OFF

Action: We recommend you check for leaks

F02

Indesit Dishwasher Error code

Water fill solenoid valve, impeller jug or water chamber failure

Issue: The LED lights on your dishwasher are displaying in the following sequence

  • LED 1: OFF
  • LED 2: ON
  • LED 3: OFF
  • LED 4: OFF

Action: We recommend you check that water is going to the dishwasher, the valve is working correctly, the impeller jug is functioning correctly, also check the water chamber has no restrictions on the flow rate, if the dishwasher cant fill in the correct amount of time the you will get an error.

F03

Indesit Dishwasher Error code

Water drain failure/ timeout pump problem

Issue: The LED lights on your dishwasher are displaying in the following sequence

  • LED 1: ON
  • LED 2: ON
  • LED 3: OFF
  • LED 4: OFF

Action: We recommend you check for blockages in the system and if fitted to your sink unit there may be a restriction there. Debri in the pump housing, faulty pump

F04

Indesit Dishwasher Error code

Thermostat fault

Issue: The LED lights on your dishwasher are displaying in the following sequence

  • LED 1: OFF
  • LED 2: OFF
  • LED 3: ON
  • LED 4: OFF

Action: We recommend you check wiring connection and thermostat

F06

Indesit Dishwasher Error code

Water fill timeout fault

Issue: The LED lights on your dishwasher are displaying in the following sequence

  • LED 1: OFF
  • LED 2: ON
  • LED 3: ON
  • LED 4: OFF

Action: Please check that the water supply is present and of sufficient pressure, also that the tap is fully on and that the fill hose is not restricted or kinked. Check that water is going to the dishwasher, the valve is working correctly, the impeller jug is functioning correctly, also check the water chamber has no restrictions on the flow rate, if the dishwasher cant fill in the correct amount of time the you will get an error.

F07

Indesit Dishwasher Error code

Water turbine damaged or fault

Issue: The LED lights on your dishwasher are displaying in the following sequence

  • LED 1: ON
  • LED 2: ON
  • LED 3: ON
  • LED 4: OFF

Action: Replace water turbine (impeller jug)

F08

Indesit Dishwasher Error code

Temperature timeout fault

Issue: The LED lights on your dishwasher are displaying in the following sequence

  • LED 1: OFF
  • LED 2: OFF
  • LED 3: OFF
  • LED 4: ON

Action: We recommend you check heating system element, thermostat, ntc sensor

F09

Indesit Dishwasher Error code

Software error fault

Issue: The LED lights on your dishwasher are displaying in the following sequence

  • LED 1: ON
  • LED 2: OFF
  • LED 3: OFF
  • LED 4: ON

Action: this is a fault with the board and normally need reprograming or replacing

F10

Indesit Dishwasher Error code

Heating element fault

Issue: The LED lights on your dishwasher are displaying in the following sequence

  • LED 1: OFF
  • LED 2: ON
  • LED 3: OFF
  • LED 4: ON

Action: We recommend you check the element and replace if faulty see our videos on this.

F11

Indesit Dishwasher Error code

Wash pump motor failure

Issue: The LED lights on your dishwasher are displaying in the following sequence

  • LED 1: ON
  • LED 2: ON
  • LED 3: OFF
  • LED 4: ON

Action: We recommend you check the motor and replace if it is faulty. also check the capacitor for the motor if fitted. sometimes the motor can seize due to the seal on the main pump failing.

F12

Indesit Dishwasher Error code

Main board & Display communication error fault

Issue: The LED lights on your dishwasher are displaying in the following sequence

  • LED 1: OFF
  • LED 2: OFF
  • LED 3: ON
  • LED 4: ON

Action: We recommend you check the wiring for loose connections or you may have faulty board.

F13

Indesit Dishwasher Error code

Main board fault

Issue: The LED lights on your dishwasher are displaying in the following sequence

  • LED 1: ON
  • LED 2: OFF
  • LED 3: ON
  • LED 4: ON

Action: We recommend you check the wiring for loose connections or you may have faulty board.

F15

Indesit Dishwasher Error code

Virtual sensor error fault

Issue: The LED lights on your dishwasher are displaying in the following sequence

  • LED 1: ON
  • LED 2: ON
  • LED 3: ON
  • LED 4: ON




102 Responses to “Indesit dishwasher error codes and faults Diagnostic fault finding”

  1. Klaus says : Reply

    Hi, My DSG 263 Pumps water in, and after a 1min, Led1 and Led3 starts flashing, and mashine is draining water out until i shut masin off.

  2. Andy Hughes says : Reply

    Hi There,

    I have an Indesit DIF04 dishwasher with lights 1 & 3 flashing. I’ve had a look into your error code section but this one is not noted. Could you let me know what this is relating to?

    Many thanks for your help.

    Andy

  3. michael says : Reply

    Hi,

    I have an indesit DIF04B1 which has no power. There are no error codes flashing, no lights or beeps when pressing the button which you press and hold to turn on. The fuse in the plug is good and the mains socket supplying the dishwasher is also good.

    Are there any main fuses inside?

    • Valerie Deloughery says : Reply

      I have an Indesit dishwasher IDL40. No lights or beeps when pressing the button , which you press and hold to turn on dishwasher. electric plug is good and mains socket supply is good. The dishwasher is good. only the button to reset and start not working. please help.

  4. Rob Walsham says : Reply

    I have just ordered a Air break and turbine assembly from your ebay store. I have a indesit DIF 16 and have intermittent fill fail with Leds 1 and 3 flashing. I have checked the mains flow and it is good. The existing part is discoloured around the top right corner. Where the half circle path for the water is. The Impaler seem to spin and sometimes the dishwasher works ok sometimes it fails straight away and sometimes it fails on the rinse cycle. How do i get the old air break and turbine assembly off. is it a threaded ring on the inside of the dishwasher that needs to be undone.
    Thanks Rob W

  5. yvonne says : Reply

    the three star are on Iv’e filled the salt as the s was on too but now thats gone off

  6. Debbie says : Reply

    Hi, I have an Indesit DIF04B1it starts up , the pump drains and it sounds like its filling then 5-10 mins in I check it and the !st and 3rd lights are lit up and the machine is no longer working. Any ideas please?

  7. Graeme Paylor says : Reply

    I have an Indesit DI620. Lights 1 and 3 are lit but I can’t find an explanation in your help section. Please advise?

  8. Julia says : Reply

    Hi,
    I’ve probably the same problem as in previous questions: machine starts okay, but after a few minutes, LEDs 1 and 3 are on and the on/off button is flashing. I have an Indesit DIF 04B1. Any suggestions would be much appreciated!

    Best wishes,
    Julia

  9. Claire Everett says : Reply

    Dishwasher indesit
    Dfg15b1 UK
    Salt light flashing, salt filled but Dishwasher still not working.
    Fills water then stops cycle I think heating element as per your website.
    Can i drain this abd access kickboard and check

  10. Dave says : Reply

    I have a Indisit dif 16b1 uk, the power light flashes, the dish washer stops

    Turning the dishwasher on and off sometimes gets it to work until the next load, I have read somewhere it could be the water pressure sensor but its is very vague.

  11. Andrea Gonzalez says : Reply

    Hi there,
    I have the indesit dishwasher DIFB 18T1 CA EU
    When trying to run a program for example 6 that is the quickest one, it starts pumping and loading water and after 5 minutes it stops, and tried opening the door to see what was the issue, and noticed that the program changes automatically to 5 and the power light flashing.
    I’ve tried with other programs and it happens the same in all of them, the cycle does not end.

    Do you have any idea what this is about?

    Thanks
    Andrea

  12. David Holmes says : Reply

    We have an indesit Dis 04. It runs a little while then beeps and we get LED 1,3,4 flashing

  13. Raouf says : Reply

    Botton 1’3 flashing
    Not included in your explanations.
    What is the fault, pls?

    • Going by the information that you’ve given me, it is very hard for me to judge. Whatever you have. It might be a better idea for you to upload a short YouTube video and send me the link so I can see it

  14. Ashley says : Reply

    Hello I have a indesit dif 04
    It sounds like it has not finished it’s cycle abut I have no power to the control panel and can’t restart it either when it is turned off and on at the wall it carries on making the noise

  15. Giuseppe says : Reply

    Salve.
    Ho un problema con la lavastoviglie Indesit DIF14B1,si blocca dopo circa due minuti dall’accensione e mi da ERRORE H
    Di che si tratta?

  16. Graeme says : Reply

    My DFG261 also has the 1 and 3 leds flashing after approx 1 minute. There is the sound of water and then emptying sound. On/off led not on or flashing. I think my problem the same as Debbie above.

    • Certainly, here’s a revised and more professional version of your message:

      Good afternoon,

      Based on my assessment of the machine in question, it appears that there is an issue with the water intake. The machine is receiving water, but due to a malfunction in the impeller jug integrated within the matrix, it is not accurately registering the volume of water passing through. This leads the machine to enter a timeout phase, displaying a message indicating its inability to fill within the designated time frame. The fault code displayed on your machine, accompanied by the flashing lights, typically signifies this type of malfunction.

      While brands like Hotpoint and Indesit have not provided me with a specific test procedure for this item, I recommend that you closely examine the issue and make an informed decision. Please note that once the part is fitted, I cannot accept it as a return. For more details, you can refer to the product on our website: [Ariston Bauknecht Hotpoint Indesit Whirlpool Dishwasher Air Break Turbine](https://shop.how-to-repair.com/products/ariston-bauknecht-hotpoint-indesit-whirlpool-dishwasher-air-break-turbine).

      About me: I am the founder of “How to Repair,” and I have dedicated over 40 years to servicing domestic appliances. I am deeply passionate about addressing the issue of built-in obsolescence.

      I hope this revised message meets your needs. Let me know if you’d like any further adjustments!

  17. Andrew says : Reply

    Hi there,

    I have an indesit DIF04B1 integrated dishwasher.

    Power button flashes green with led’s 1&3 on.

    Have tried the anti flood fix and it worked for a while, but problem has risen again.

    Please help..

    Andrew

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